Office of Cultural Enrichment and Diversity

Troy: Hart Hall, 2nd Floor 244-6891

The Office of Cultural Enrichment and Diversity enhances The Sage Colleges experience through its commitment to fostering an awareness of cultural diversity. A fundamental principle guiding the Offices activities is that when students, faculty, administrators and staff are empowered to participate in ongoing diversity efforts, perceptions are explored, stereotypes are challenged and collaborative efforts are encouraged. In our increasingly global and interdependent world, sensitivity to cultural differences and an understanding of the value and importance of multicultural perspectives are fostered in various ways at The Sage Colleges.

The Office of Cultural Enrichment and Diversity enhances The Sage Colleges experience through its commitment to fostering an awareness of cultural diversity through programming, advising international students, coordinating study abroad opportunities, and working with multicultural student organizations. A fundamental principle guiding the Offices activities is that when students, faculty, administrators and staff are empowered to participate in ongoing diversity efforts, perceptions are explored, stereotypes are challenged and collaborative efforts are encouraged.

Cultural Enrichment and Diversity provides an array of services and programs designed to engage all members of the Sage community in campus life through collaborative efforts with student organizations and student government. Working with the Office of Student Development and Campus Programming, Career Services and Residence Life, the Office oversees a variety of cultural programming including, but not limited to cultural heritage months, diversity workshops, International Food Festival, and sponsored activities and trips. In addition, The Office of Cultural Enrichment and Diversity plays a role in building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, agencies and schools.

Residence Life Troy Campus: Cowee Hall, Second Floor, 244-2008

Residence Life on the Troy campus is dedicated to fostering community and creating an additional learning environment outside the classroom. In this atmosphere, an individual has the opportunity to explore her or his potential and develop an attitude of personal responsibility for her or his actions. By participating in stimulating programs and through interactions with other residents with diverse backgrounds and values, each student has an opportunity to explore new areas of intellectual thought and personal growth. These living and learning centers are supported by trained paraprofessional students and experienced administrators and faculty to encourage students to practice life-skills such as decision-making, leadership, conflict resolution and team work. The residence halls offer a variety of community experiences and living options on the Troy Campus.In Troy, there are ten distinct residence halls that offer a variety of living options for women. These halls vary from traditional dormitory style to Victorian brownstones and smaller houses that include single, double or triple sized rooms. A unique component to resident living provides students the option to live in special interest housing areas. These blend specific programmatic goals with living communities to create purposeful, focused living opportunities. These special interest areas include: two language houses (International and Spanish); honors housing (Wool House); and living learnign communities within Kellas Hall.

Public Safety

Albany: Kahl Campus Center, Second Floor, 292-3177
Troy: John Paine Building, First Floor, 244-3177
(non-emergency 244-4741)

Emergency blue light telephones are located throughout the campuses. In the event of an emergency, students are able to immediately contact Public Safety using any one of these telephones. All public safety officers on both campuses have been trained and certified by the Bureau for Municipal Police and the New York Department of State as police officers or certified security officers. They have been licensed by the New York Department of State. Most of the Colleges public safety officers on the Troy campus are fulltime police officers. All Sage public safety officers are uniformed in blue pants and blue shirts. Only registered students, employees of the College, or other persons authorized by the College are entitled to admission to and use of college facilities. The College has the right to require identification of any person entering or leaving a building. Students are advised to keep all personal possessions, especially backpacks, handbags, and wallets under close observation.